Get Started with Specialized Power Systems

Get Started with Specialized Power Systems through sources, loads, breakers, faults, and grounds

Get started with Specialized Power Systems by generating power through AC and DC sources, loads, breakers, faults, and grounds.

Blocks

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Sources

AC Current Source	Implement sinusoidal current source
AC Voltage Source	Implement sinusoidal voltage source
Controlled Current Source	Implement controlled current source
Controlled Voltage Source	Implement controlled voltage source
DC Voltage Source	Implement DC voltage source
Three-Phase Programmable Voltage Source	Implement three-phase voltage source with programmable time variation of amplitude, phase, frequency, and harmonics
Three-Phase Source	Implement three-phase source with internal R-L impedance

Loads, Mutual Inductance, and Harmonic Filtering

Nonlinear Inductor	Discrete nonlinear inductor
Nonlinear Resistor	Discrete nonlinear resistor
Series RLC Branch	Implement series RLC branch
Series RLC Load	Implement linear series RLC load
Parallel RLC Branch	Implement parallel RLC branch
Parallel RLC Load	Implement linear parallel RLC load
Mutual Inductance	Implement inductances with mutual coupling
Three-Phase Harmonic Filter	Implement four types of three-phase harmonic filters using RLC components
Three-Phase Dynamic Load	Implement three-phase dynamic load with active power and reactive power as function of voltage or controlled from external input
Three-Phase Series RLC Branch	Implement three-phase series RLC branch
Three-Phase Series RLC Load	Implement three-phase series RLC load with selectable connection
Three-Phase Parallel RLC Branch	Implement three-phase parallel RLC branch
Three-Phase Parallel RLC Load	Implement three-phase parallel RLC load with selectable connection
Three-Phase Mutual Inductance Z1-Z0	Implement three-phase impedance with mutual coupling among phases
Variable Capacitor	Discrete variable capacitor
Variable Inductor	Discrete variable inductor
Variable Resistor	Discrete variable resistor

Breakers and Faults

Breaker	Implement circuit breaker opening at current zero crossing
Three-Phase Breaker	Implement three-phase circuit breaker opening at current zero crossing
Three-Phase Fault	Implement programmable phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground fault breaker system

Grounds

Ground	Provide connection to ground
Neutral	Implement common node in circuit
Current-Voltage Simscape Interface	Ideal coupling between Simscape Electrical Specialized Power Systems and Simscape electrical circuits
Current-Voltage Simscape Interface (gnd)	Ideal coupling between Simscape Electrical Specialized Power Systems and Simscape electrical circuits
Voltage-Current Simscape Interface	Ideal coupling between Simscape Electrical Specialized Power Systems and Simscape electrical circuits
Voltage-Current Simscape Interface (gnd)	Ideal coupling between Simscape Electrical Specialized Power Systems and Simscape electrical circuits

Functions

`power_new`	Create new Simscape Electrical Specialized Power Systems model populated by required and commonly used blocks
`power_customize`	Prepare a Simscape Electrical Specialized Power Systems block for customization

Topics

How Simscape Electrical Specialized Power Systems Software Works
Learn how Simscape™ Electrical™ Specialized Power Systems initializes and runs your models.
Build and Simulate a Simple Circuit Using Specialized Power Systems
Build a simple circuit using Simscape Electrical Specialized Power Systems blocks and connect it to other Simulink^® blocks.
Specify Initial Conditions
Specify initial conditions for state variables using the Simscape Electrical Specialized Power Systems powergui block.
Building and Customizing Simscape Electrical Specialized Power Systems Models
Model nonlinear systems and create custom nonlinear blocks.
Building a Model Using Model Construction Commands
Insert and connect blocks in your model using model construction commands.
Simulating Transients
Create an electrical subsystem, simulate transients, and discretize simple circuits.
Change Circuit Parameters
Modify Simscape Electrical Specialized Power Systems block parameters and automate simulation using MATLAB^® scripts.

Featured Examples

Steady-State Analysis of a Linear Circuit

The use of the Powergui and Impedance Measurement blocks to analyze the steady-state operation of a linear electrical circuit

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Transient Analysis of a Linear Circuit

Steady-state and transient simulation of a linear circuit.

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Full-Wave Rectifier

The operation of a full wave rectifier using ideal diodes.

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Three-Phase Rectifier

Use the diode block to simulate a three-phase rectifier.

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Variable Inductance Modeling

The example compares two models of a variable inductor.

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Switching an Inductive Circuit Using a Breaker with No Snubber

The Ideal Switching device solution method of the Powergui block to model a circuit breaker.

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Three-Winding Distribution Transformer

The use of the linear transformer to simulate a three-winding distribution transformer rated 75 kVA - 14400/120/120 V.

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Three-Phase Saturable Transformer

The transformer saturation phenomenon.

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Current Transformer Saturation

The measurement distortion due to saturation of a current transformer (CT).

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Use of Surge Arresters in Transmission System

The use of surge arresters in a series and shunt compensated 735 kV AC transmission system

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Time and Frequency Domain Testing of a Single Phase Line

Time domain and frequency domain performance of distributed parameter line model and PI section line model.

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Single-Phase Energization of a Three-Phase Line

Transients obtained with a distributed parameter line model and a PI section line model.

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Dynamic Load and Programmable Voltage Source

The use of the 3-Phase Dynamic Load and 3-Phase Programmable Voltage Source blocks

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Single Phase Dynamic Load Block

A single-phase dynamic load block built with Simulink® blocks.

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Saturable Transformer with Hysteresis

The simulation of hysteresis in a saturable transformer.

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Cassie and Mayr Arc Models for a Circuit Breaker

The use of the Cassie and Mayr arc model for simulating high voltage circuit breaker interruption

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Inductive Current Chopping

The effect of current chopping in an inductive circuit.

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Three-Phase Three-Limb (Core-Type) Two-Winding Transformer

Illustrates saturation in a Three-Limb Core-Type transformer and compares the Simscape™ Electrical™ Specialized Power Systems model with a Simscape-based physical model.

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Three-Phase Five-Limb (Shell-Type) Three-Winding Transformer

Illustrates saturation in a Five-Limb Shell-Type transformer and compares the Specialized Power Systems model with a Simscape-based physical model.

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